Access to the Museum

The Selfridge Military Air Museum is located on a secure military installation. For security reasons, all individuals without a U.S. Government ID card, Common Access Card (CAC), or Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card are required to have a mandatory security background check performed for a Visitor’s Pass before they will be allowed access to the Base and the Museum. A current and valid U.S. driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and proof of vehicular insurance must be presented to Security personnel to fulfill these mandatory requirements.

When you arrive at the Main Gate, Security personnel will advise you of where (Visitors Center or Main Gate) these processes will be performed.

Foreign Nationals

Citizens of another country (both adults and children) require approximately 30 days advance notice to the Museum’s Executive Director for coordination.

Museum Re-opens 13 June 2020

By the current direction from our governor and the MAGHA Board of Directors, the Selfridge Air Museum will delay our opening day to 13 June. This opening date will allow us time to set up new procedures to maintain the required social distances and help keep everyone safe. Please maintain social distances, wash hands, and clean surfaces often. Stay safe and stay in touch via phone or Facebook; do buddy checks on one another. We will get through this, keep your faith. God Bless.

Wayne Fetty Director, Selfridge Air Museum

About Us

A Museum dedicated to Military Aviation History

In 1975, the Michigan Air Guard Historical Association (MAGHA) and the Selfridge Military Air Museum were formed by a group of Air National Guard officers and enlisted personnel. Our mission is to help preserve the heritage and traditions of the Michigan Air National Guard, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, and the units that are/or were stationed there.

We have had only two other Executive Directors since Bob Stone started the Museum. Wayne Fetty, our third, is uniquely qualified to assume the position. He has had a long successful Air Guard career in many leadership positions while stationed at Selfridge. He has recent experience running a non-profit, unpaid volunteer organization as well as serving on other Boards. Wayne was recommended by Lou Nigro to serve on our Board and since his appointment he has made significant contributions. He has the youth, experience, talent and a proven record of accomplishment.

Since its beginning and for more than 40 years of operation, the Selfridge Military Air Museum has had only four directors. They are:

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Amenities & Access

Access to the Museum

The Selfridge Military Air Museum is located on a secure military installation. For security reasons, all individuals without a U.S. Government ID card, Common Access Card (CAC), or Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card are required to have a mandatory security background check performed for a Visitor’s Pass before they will be allowed access to the Base and the Museum. A current and valid U.S. driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and proof of vehicular insurance must be presented to Security personnel to fulfill these mandatory requirements.

When you arrive at the Main Gate, Security personnel will advise you of where (Visitors Center or Main Gate) these processes will be performed.

Foreign Nationals

Citizens of another country (both adults and children) require approximately 30 days advance notice to the Museum’s Executive Director for coordination.

Free Parking

Museum Parking is on right side of Doolittle Avenue across from the Museum and the Air Park.

Locations & Directions.

How to Get There

We are located east of I-94 and M-59 (Hall Rd.)

From I-94: Proceed east on M-59 (Rosso Hwy) to Jefferson Avenue. Turn right to enter main gate. Stop at gate to get vehicle pass. Required documentation: valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and registration. Perimeter Road (immediately on right inside gate is NOW CLOSED.

Follow the orange & black ‘DETOUR’ signs to the Selfridge Military Air Museum. Map of detour pictured below. Parking is available in parking lot to the front of Bldg. 1060 and across the street from the Museum and Air Park.

View the detailed map below to coincide with these directions. Visitors on Saturday will need to visit Pass & ID building; visitors on Sunday, proceed to the Main Gate. If Security provides you with a Pass, AF Form 75, please turn it in @ the Museum Gift Shop.

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On Base Details

Follow Jefferson south to Ammo Road.

Turn right (west) on Ammo Road to Doolittle (flight line service road).

Turn right (north) and follow Doolittle to Selfridge Military Air Museum (on left).